As of July 11, 2025, 919. 9 thousand hectares of early grain and leguminous crops have been threshed in Ukraine, yielding 2,620.7 thousand tons. Harvesting has started in 18 regions, with Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions being the leaders.
The German Ministry of Defense denied Politico's report about plans to increase the F-35 fleet to 50 units. Currently, Germany has ordered 35 fighters to replace outdated Tornado jets.
In Kyiv, an accident occurred in a water well at the corner of Saksahanskoho and Symona Petliury streets. This led to traffic restrictions and a lack of water supply in dozens of residential buildings and three office buildings.
Ukraine and the World Bank have agreed to launch the five-year PREPARE Ukraine program worth $200 million to prepare reconstruction projects. The initiative is funded by the Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Trust Fund (URTF) and aims to convert donor grants into concrete projects.
The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported an explosion at a logistics base in occupied Melitopol on July 10, 2025. As a result of the detonation, five Rosgvardia members were eliminated and a satellite communication hardware station was destroyed.
Russia's revenues from oil and petroleum product sales in June decreased by almost 14% compared to last year, amounting to $13. 57 billion. This happened amid a decline in global oil prices and almost unchanged oil production in Russia.
From January 2022 to December 2024, Ukrainians founded about 77,700 private enterprises in Poland, which accounts for 9% of all newly created sole proprietorships. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development allocated 2 million euros to support displaced persons, helping them with employment and skills development.
On the night of July 11, Russia launched 79 attack UAVs, including up to 60 "Shaheds". 44 drones were shot down, another 16 were lost/suppressed by electronic warfare, but hits were recorded in 8 locations.
The "Reserve+" application now allows users to pay fines for not updating their data by July 16, 2024. The service will be available to all users within a few days, and will later allow payment for other types of violations.
Heavy rains and winds have hit New Zealand, causing floods and landslides. A state of emergency has been declared in the Nelson-Tasman region, and authorities are urging evacuation.
Draft law No. 13464 of July 10, proposing amendments to the Electoral Code of Ukraine, has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The document aims to improve the system for conducting elections of people's deputies and local elections, taking into account current realities.
Armani founder Giorgio Armani, who turned 91, announced his return in September after missing fashion shows. He thanked for the support and confirmed that he feels better.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is decreasing due to the decline in heat and sunny weather, which contributes to the operation of solar power plants. At the same time, bad weather de-energized 438 settlements in five regions.
As a result of the daytime attack on July 11 in Odesa, civilian infrastructure, residential and administrative buildings, a stable, and cars were damaged. Currently, 8 injured people are known, who are receiving medical assistance.
Bitcoin reached an all-time high in US dollars, exceeding $117,000, but remains below previous records against gold, stock indices, and the British pound. The growth is attributed to the weakness of the dollar, rather than an independent catalyst for cryptocurrencies.
In the Lviv region, the liquidation of the consequences of bad weather, caused by the overflowing of the Shchyrka and Zubra rivers, continues. Lviv and 11 territorial communities have been flooded, almost 10 thousand cubic meters of water have been pumped out, 8 people have been rescued, including 5 children.
Donald Trump announced the introduction of a 35% tariff on imported goods from Canada starting August 1, 2025. This decision is part of the trade war, despite Canada's cancellation of the digital services tax.
In Zhytomyr, a 6-year-old girl died after falling from a fourth-floor window of a high-rise building. The tragedy occurred while her parents were asleep; police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Oil prices rose after Trump's statement about possible sanctions against Russia, but fears about tariffs and increased OPEC+ production limited the growth. Brent and WTI futures rose, partially recovering from the fall.
The German government plans to purchase 15 more F-35 fighter jets from the US, increasing its planned fleet to 50 aircraft. This comes amid disagreements with France over the European next-generation fighter program.
Ford Motor is recalling 850,318 vehicles in the US due to a potential low-pressure fuel pump malfunction that could lead to engine stalling. The defect has been found in 10% of vehicles, including Lincoln Aviator, F-150, and Mustang models.
Odesa and the district were attacked by enemy strike drones. The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, urged residents to remain in shelters.
Kyiv is launching a full-fledged "Clear Sky" system to intercept enemy drones, allocating 260 million hryvnias. The project provides for the protection of airspace with the help of domestic interceptor drones, a training center for operators, and mobile units.
Nine people, including three mothers and their newborn children, were injured as a result of a morning Russian drone attack on Kharkiv. The mothers and infants were diagnosed with acute stress reaction after being in the maternity hospital during the attack.
Dmitry Patrushev, Deputy Head of the Russian Government, has been served with a notice of suspicion for war crimes. He is accused of misappropriating agro-industrial assets in the occupied territories and illegally exporting Ukrainian grain.
Russian troops attacked Sumy with six drones, there were no casualties, but non-residential premises were damaged. Over the day, two civilians were wounded in Sumy region as a result of shelling.
Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, a Chicago suburb, has been sold for $375,000, 70% higher than the initial asking price. The village of Dolton plans to turn it into a landmark in cooperation with the Archdiocese of Chicago.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 214 combat engagements over the past day, of which over a quarter occurred in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 3 missile and 77 air strikes, carried out 5539 shellings, and used 3822 kamikaze drones.
As a result of the morning drone attack on Kharkiv, 9 people were injured, including 2 men and 7 women. Buildings were damaged, including a dental clinic and residential buildings.
The original Birkin bag, created for Jane Birkin in 1985, was sold at a Sotheby's auction in Paris for 8. 6 million euros, becoming the most expensive bag in history. This prototype, owned by the singer for ten years and then by Catherine Benier for 25 years, significantly exceeded the previous record.
